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Battistelli M, Mazzucchi E, Muselli M, Polli FM, Galieri G, Bazzu P, Pignotti F, Olivi A, Sabatino G, La Rocca G. The Role of Psychosomatic Traits in Tailored Workup for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion-A Case Series. J Pers Med 2024; 14:454. [PMID: 38793039 PMCID: PMC11122414 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14050454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective study. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the influence of preoperatively assessed psychosomatic traits on postoperative pain, disability, and quality of life outcomes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a widely employed surgical procedure for treating cervical spondylosis. Despite its effectiveness, various studies have reported non-success rates in terms of alleviating disability and pain. Psychological factors have become increasingly recognized as critical determinants of surgical outcomes in various medical disciplines. The full extent of their impact within the context of ACDF remains insufficiently explored. This case series aims to assess the influence of preoperative psychological profiling on long-term pain, disability and quality of life outcomes. METHODS We conducted a prospective cohort study of prospectively collected data from 76 consecutive patients who underwent ACDF with PEEK inter-fixed cages from July 2019 to November 2021. The preoperative psychological traits were assessed using the Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL-90) questionnaire. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Neck Disability index (NDI), EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D), and Short Form-36 (SF-36) were collected preoperatively, one month postoperatively, and at least one year after the surgical procedure. RESULTS The correlation analyses revealed associations between psychosomatic traits and multiple preoperative and postoperative outcome measures. The univariate analyses and linear regression analyses demonstrated the influence of the Global Severity Index (GSI) over the final follow-up scores for the ODI, VAS, NDI, EQ-5D, and SF-36. The GSI consistently exhibited a stronger correlation with the final follow-up pain, disability, and quality of life outcomes with respect to the correspondent preoperative values. CONCLUSION This study highlights the importance of psychosomatic traits as predictive factors for ACDF outcomes and emphasizes their relevance in preoperative assessment for informing patients about realistic expectations. The findings underscore the need to consider psychological profiles in the preoperative workup, opening avenues for research into medications and psychological therapies. Recognizing the influence of psychosocial elements informs treatment strategies, fostering tailored surgical approaches and patient care.
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- Marco Battistelli
- Department of Neuroscience, Neurosurgery Section, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mater Olbia Hospital, 07026 Olbia, Italy; (E.M.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (F.M.P.); (A.O.); (G.S.); (G.L.R.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Neurosurgery Section, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Psychology and Psychotherapy Service, Mater Olbia Hospital, 07026 Olbia, Italy;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mater Olbia Hospital, 07026 Olbia, Italy; (E.M.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (F.M.P.); (A.O.); (G.S.); (G.L.R.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (F.M.P.); (A.O.); (G.S.); (G.L.R.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (F.M.P.); (A.O.); (G.S.); (G.L.R.)
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Marek RJ, Le JT, Hapenciuc G, Philip MA, Chiu J, Block AR, Ben-Porath YS. Incremental Contribution of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 3 to Predicting One-Year Postoperative Spinal Cord Surgery/Spinal Cord Stimulation Outcomes. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2024; 31:77-90. [PMID: 37642803 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-023-09971-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Pre-surgical psychological assessments are becoming common in the United States and are recommended or required prior to surgical/spinal cord stimulator intervention for chronic back pain. Psychological testing is often recommended for these evaluations and the various versions of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) have demonstrated utility for predicting outcomes in this setting. This investigation sought to extend that literature with the newest version of the MMPI, the MMPI-3. The sample comprised of 909 patients (50.5% men, 49.5% women) who consented to participating in an outcome study and took the MMPI-3 along with other self-report measures of pain, functional disability, and emotional functioning prior to surgery as part of their pre-surgical psychological assessment. Self-report measures of pain, functional disability, and emotional functioning were administered again one-year following the intervention. MMPI-3 scale scores accounted for up to 9% of additional variance in the outcomes after controlling for pre-surgical measures. Measures of emotional/internalizing dysfunction, somatic dysfunction, and, to a lesser extent, behavioral/externalizing dysfunction contributed the most to the prediction of poorer outcomes.
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- Ryan J Marek
- Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Sam Houston State University, 1905 University Ave, Huntsville, TX, 77340, USA.
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- Department of Primary Care & Clinical Medicine, Sam Houston State University, Conroe, TX, USA
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- Department of Primary Care & Clinical Medicine, Sam Houston State University, Conroe, TX, USA
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- Department of Primary Care & Clinical Medicine, Sam Houston State University, Conroe, TX, USA
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- Department of Primary Care & Clinical Medicine, Sam Houston State University, Conroe, TX, USA
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Collinet A, Ntilikina Y, Romani A, Schuller S, Sauleau EA, Charles YP. Psychopathological profile and sagittal alignment in low-back pain. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103474. [PMID: 36347460 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Low-back pain requires comprehensive care using a biopsychosocial model. The psychologic dimension plays an important role, but the link between sagittal alignment and a given psychopathological profile is little studied. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychopathological profiles and sagittal parameters of a population with low-back pain and to assess the link. MATERIAL AND METHODS 205 patients, with a mean age of 49.6 years (range, 18-70 years), presenting chronic common low-back pain without radicular involvement, were included prospectively. Mood scores comprised: the self-administered "Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale" (HAD), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D) and Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS). Radiological parameters, measured on lateral full-spine radiographs, included: L1-S1 lordosis, T1-T12 kyphosis, pelvic incidence, pelvic tilt, sacral slope, sagittal vertical axis (SVA), T1 slope, and Roussouly type. RESULTS Mean HAM-A score was 16.1; 54% of patients had scores ≥14, indicating anxiety disorder. Mean HAM-D score was 10.8; 55% of patients had scores ≥10, indicating depressive disorder. Mean YMRS score was 2.6; only 1 patient had a score ≥20, indicating manic disorder. The 112 patients with HAM-A score >14 showed mean 51.6° L1-S1 lordosis (p=0.356), 48.3° T1-T12 kyphosis (p=0.590), -4.3mm C7 SVA (p=0.900), and 29.3° T1 slope (p=0.451). In case of HAM-A <14, there were no significant differences. The 113 patients with HAM-D score >10 showed significant differences in T1-T12 kyphosis (mean 49.0°; p<0.05) and T1 slope (30.2°; p<0.05); mean L1-S1 lordosis was 50.5° (p=0.861) and C7 SVA 1.6mm (p=0.462). In case of HAM-D <10, T1-T12 kyphosis was 45.5° (p<0.05) and T1 slope 26.2° (p<0.05); mean lordosis was 50.9° (p=0.861) and mean C7 SVA -7.1mm (p=0.259). Multivariate analysis found no significant link between Roussouly type and psychiatric scores: HAD (p=0.715), HAM-A (p=0.652), and HAM-D (p=0.902). CONCLUSION More than 50% of patients with common low-back pain presented a mood disorder. Depressive disorder was associated with greater T1-T12 kyphosis and T1 slope. There was no relationship between psychiatric scores and overall sagittal alignment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Arnaud Collinet
- Service de chirurgie du rachis, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, hôpital Hautepierre 2, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France.
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- Service de chirurgie du rachis, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, hôpital Hautepierre 2, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de chirurgie du rachis, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, hôpital Hautepierre 2, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de chirurgie du rachis, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, hôpital Hautepierre 2, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Pôle santé publique, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Service de chirurgie du rachis, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, université de Strasbourg, hôpital Hautepierre 2, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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Gruskay JA, Martin MB, Shelton TJ, Comfort SM, Day HK, Philippon MJ. Improved Mental Health Status and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:1525-1530. [PMID: 36942740 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231160289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is often a chronic problem, which can lead to a decrease in mental well-being. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of this study was to determine patient mental health improvement after hip arthroscopy and if this improvement correlated with improved outcomes. It was hypothesized that patients with low mental health (LMH) status would improve after hip arthroscopy for FAI and that their patient-reported outcomes (PROs) would significantly improve after surgery. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Patients who underwent hip arthroscopy with labral repair between 2008 and 2015 were included. The minimum follow-up was 2 years. PROs included the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), Hip Outcome Score-Activities of Daily Living (HOS-ADL), HOS-Sports (HOS-Sports), and 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12). The minimal clinically important difference and Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) were determined for HOS-ADL, HOS-Sports, and the mHHS based on previously published studies. Patients who scored <46.5 on the SF-12 Mental Component Summary (MCS) were in the LMH group, and those who scored ≥46.5 were in the high mental health (HMH) group. RESULTS In total, 120 (21%) of the 566 patients were in the LMH group and 446 (79%) patients were in the HMH group preoperatively. There was no difference in age or sex between groups. Patients in the LMH group had lower mHHS, HOS-ADL, and HOS-Sports at the mean 4-year follow-up and were less likely to reach PASS for the scores. Postoperatively, 84% (478/566) of the entire group was in the HMH group. A total of 88 (73%) of the LMH group improved to HMH. A multiple linear regression model for change in MCS identified independent predictors of changes in preoperative MCS to be LMH group preoperatively, change in HOS-Sports, and change in mHHS (r2 = 0.4; P < .001). CONCLUSION HMH was achieved in 84% of the patients after hip arthroscopy for FAI. Improvement in MCS was correlated with function and activity, as indicated by a significant correlation with HOS-ADL and HOS-Sports. A small percentage of patients did see a decline in their MCS score. This study showed that patients with LMH scores before hip arthroscopy for FAI can improve to normal/high mental health, and this correlated with higher PROs.
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- Jordan A Gruskay
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA
- The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA
- The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA
- The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA
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Okafor C, Levin J, Boadi P, Cook C, George S, Klifto C, Anakwenze O. Pain Associated Psychological Distress is More Strongly Associated with Shoulder Pain and Function than Tear Severity in Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair. JSES Int 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2023] Open
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Psychiatric screening for spinal cord stimulation for complex regional pain syndrome: A literature review and practical recommendations for implementation. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2022.101633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Klein EE, Wirt C, Greenley R, Weil LS, Weil L, Fleischer AE. Do Patient Personality Traits and Self-Reported Physical and Psychosocial Symptoms Help to Predict Hallux Valgus Surgery Outcomes? J Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 61:950-956. [PMID: 34998678 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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As many as 10% of patients remain unsatisfied after hallux valgus surgery. We explored the effects of patient personality traits and other preoperative patient characteristics on patient-reported outcomes following surgery. Eighty consecutive adult patients (mean age 45 ± 14 years, 91% female [73/80]) undergoing scarf bunionectomy at our practice were prospectively enrolled from January 2016 to January 2017 and followed for 12 months. Predictor variables included preoperative physical and psychosocial complaints (determined via Brief Battery for Health Improvement-2 questionnaire), patient aggression level, and personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability and openness). Primary outcome measures included the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) with its 5 subscales, and patient satisfaction. Multiple multivariable regression models were used to determine preoperative patient characteristics associated with FAOS outcome and satisfaction at 12 months. Seventy subjects (70/80, 87.5%) completed the study. All patients experienced technically successful surgery. In the multivariable regression analyses, none of the combinations of potentially important predictor variables explained more than 19.8% of the variance in any of the 5 FAOS subscales at 12 months (range: 6.1%-19.8%). Furthermore, no predictor was associated with patient satisfaction in either the univariate or multivariable analyses. We conclude that patient personality traits, aggression level, and self-reported physical and psychological symptoms do very little to predict outcomes in hallux valgus surgery. As healthcare delivery in the United States has increasingly prioritized patient satisfaction, we will need to broaden the quest for predictors associated with our best (and worst) patient-reported outcomes after hallux valgus surgery.
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- Erin E Klein
- Associate Director of Research, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, Mount Prospect, IL
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- Podiatrist, Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics, Warrenville, IL
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- Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
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- Founder, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, Mount Prospect, IL
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- CEO, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, Mount Prospect, IL
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- Director of Research, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, Mount Prospect, IL; Professor, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL.
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The Collective Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Individuals Who Underwent Lumbar Spine Revision Surgeries: A Retrospective Cohort Study. World Neurosurg 2022; 165:e619-e627. [PMID: 35772707 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.06.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the collective effect of social determinants of health (SDH) on lumbar spine revision surgery outcomes using a retrospective cohort study design. METHODS Data from the Quality Outcomes Database were used, including 7889 adults who received lumbar spine revision surgery and completed 3 and 12 months' follow-up. The SDH of interest included race/ethnicity, educational attainment, employment status, insurance payer, and sex. A stepwise regression model using each number of SDH conditions present (0 of 5, 1 of 5, 2 of 5, ≥3 of 5) was used to assess the collective influence of SDH. The odds of demonstrating a minimum clinically important difference was evaluated in back and leg, disability, quality of life, and patient satisfaction at 3-months and 12-months follow-up. RESULTS An additive effect for SDH was found across all outcome variables at 3 and 12 months. Individuals with ≥3 SDH were at the lowest odds of meeting the minimum clinically important difference of each outcome. At 12 months, individuals with ≥3 SDH had a 67%, 65%, 71%, 65%, and 46% decrease in the odds of a clinically meaningful outcome in back and leg pain, disability, quality of life, and patient satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Health care teams should evaluate SDH in individuals who may be considered for lumbar spine revision surgery. Viewing social factors in aggregate may be useful as a screening tool for lumbar spine revision surgeries to identify at risk patients who may require pre-emptive care strategies and postoperative resources to mitigate these risks.
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Müller D, Haschtmann D, Fekete TF, Kleinstück F, Reitmeir R, Loibl M, O'Riordan D, Porchet F, Jeszenszky D, Mannion AF. Development of a machine-learning based model for predicting multidimensional outcome after surgery for degenerative disorders of the spine. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2022; 31:2125-2136. [PMID: 35834012 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07306-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is clear that individual outcomes of spine surgery can be quite heterogeneous. When consenting a patient for surgery, it is important to be able to offer an individualized prediction regarding the likely outcome. This study used a comprehensive set of data collected over 12 years in an in-house registry to develop a parsimonious model to predict the multidimensional outcome of patients undergoing surgery for degenerative pathologies of the thoracic, lumbar or cervical spine. METHODS Data from 8374 patients (mean age 63.9 (14.9-96.3) y, 53.4% female) were used to develop a model to predict the 12-month scores for the Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI) and its subdomain scores. The data were split 80:20 into a training and test set. The top predictors were selected by applying recursive feature elimination based on LASSO cross validation models. Based on the 111 top predictors (contained within 20 variables), Ridge cross validation models were trained, validated, and tested for each of 9 outcome domains, for patients with either "Back" (thoracic/lumbar spine) or "Neck" (cervical spine) problems (total 18 models). RESULTS Among the strongest outcome predictors in most models were: preoperative scores for almost all COMI items (especially axial pain (back or neck) and peripheral pain (leg/buttock or arm/shoulder)), catastrophizing, fear avoidance beliefs, comorbidity, age, BMI, nationality, previous spine surgery, type and spinal level of intervention, number of affected levels, and surgeon seniority. The R2 of the models on the validation/test sets averaged 0.16/0.13. A preliminary online tool was programmed to present the predicted outcomes for individual patients, based on their presenting characteristics. https://linkup.kws.ch/prognostictool . CONCLUSION The models provided estimates to enable a bespoke prediction of the outcome of surgery for individual patients with varying degenerative pathologies and baseline characteristics. The models form the basis of a simple, freely-available online prognostic tool developed to improve access to and usability of prognostic information in clinical practice. It is hoped that, following confirmation of its validity and practical utility, the tool will ultimately serve to facilitate decision-making and the management of patients' expectations.
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- D Müller
- Medcontrol AG, Liestal, Switzerland.,Spine Center Division, Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Lengghalde 2, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Spine Center Division, Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Lengghalde 2, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Spine Center Division, Department of Teaching, Research and Development, Schulthess Klinik, Lengghalde 2, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Shaftel KA, Cole TS, Jubran JH, Schriber TD, Little AS. Nationwide Readmission Rates and Hospital Charges for Patients With Surgical Evacuation of Nontraumatic Subdural Hematomas: Part 1-Craniotomy. Neurosurgery 2022; 91:247-255. [PMID: 35551171 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite patients experiencing high recurrence and readmission rates after surgical management of nontraumatic subdural hematomas (SDHs), few studies have examined the causes and predictors of unplanned readmissions in this population on a national scale. OBJECTIVE To analyze independent factors predicting 30-day hospital readmissions after surgical treatment of nontraumatic SDH in patients who survived their index surgery and evaluate hospital readmission rates and charges. METHODS Using the Nationwide Readmissions Database, we identified patients who underwent craniotomy for nontraumatic SDH evacuation (2010-2015) using a retrospective cohort observational study design. National estimates and variances within the cohort were calculated after stratifying, hospital clustering, and weighting variables. RESULTS Among 49 013 patients, 10 643 (21.7%) had at least 1 readmission within 30 days of their index treatment and 38 370 (78.3%) were not readmitted. Annual readmission rates did not change during the study period ( P = .74). The most common primary causes of 30-day readmissions were recurrent SDH (n = 3949, 37.1%), venous thromboembolism (n = 1373, 12.9%), and delayed hyponatremia and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (n = 1363, 12.8%). Comorbidities that independently predicted readmission included congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coagulopathy, diabetes mellitus, liver disease, lymphoma, fluid and electrolyte disorders, metastatic cancer, peripheral vascular disease, psychosis, and renal failure ( P ≤ .03). Household income in the 51st to 75th percentile was associated with a decreased risk of readmission. CONCLUSION National trends in 30-day readmission rates after nontraumatic SDH treatment by craniotomy provide quality benchmarks that can be used to drive quality improvement efforts on a national level.
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- Kelly A Shaftel
- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 (PROMIS-29) Comparison Study: Assessing for PROMIS-29 Depression and Anxiety Psychopathologic Cutoff Values Amongst Patients Undergoing Elective Complex Spine Procedures. World Neurosurg 2022; 164:e908-e914. [PMID: 35618234 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.05.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 (PROMIS-29) are used to assess patient psychology, pain, and quality of life. As psychological factors, such as depression and anxiety, are associated with poor perioperative outcomes, we aim to translate MMPI-2-RF values to PROMIS-29 scores and establish cutoff values for PROMIS-29 anxiety and depression domains that might warrant attention preoperatively. METHODS Seventy adult patients scheduled for an elective spinal surgery between July 2018 and February 2020 who completed both the MMPI-2-RF and PROMIS-29 preoperatively at a single institution were reviewed. RESULTS Patients with MMPI-2-RF scores of 65 or greater (the cutoff for psychopathology) in the emotional/internalizing dysfunction scale (4.29%) had an average PROMIS-29 depression score of 14.33, which is significantly higher than the control group's (<65 score) 8.49 score (P = 0.04). Similarly, those demonstrating psychopathology on the demoralization (4.29%) and helplessness/hopelessness (4.29%) scales had average PROMIS-29 depression scores significantly higher than the control group's averages (15.33 vs. 8.45, P = 0.02 and 14.33 vs. 8.49, P = 0.04, respectively). Patients with an MMPI-2-RF score of 65 or greater on the emotional/internalizing dysfunction (4.29%), stress/worry (10.00%), and anxiety (7.14%) scales had average PROMIS-29 anxiety domain scores of 15, 15, and 15, respectively, which were significantly greater than that of the control group's scores (8.94, P = 0.04; 8.75, P = 0.004; and 8.55, P < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS PROMIS-29 scores of 15 or greater on the depression and anxiety domains may have psychopathologies that warrant addressing, given their increased likelihood of having poor outcomes.
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DiBartola AC, Magnussen RA, Wiet M, Everhart JS, Emery CF, Schmitt L, Flanigan DC. Predictors of poor pre-operative psychological status among patients with cartilage defects. Knee 2021; 33:11-16. [PMID: 34537536 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2021.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND We evaluated the risk factors for pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, and elevated depressive symptoms among patients undergoing high-grade cartilage defect surgery. We hypothesized that cartilage patients would demonstrate high scores on pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, and depression testing prior to surgery. METHODS Two hundred and ten patients undergoing surgery for high-grade cartilage defects (56% chondroplasty, 36% microfracture, 22% autologous chondrocyte implantation) completed a preoperative survey before undergoing surgery. Outcome scores assessed were: International Knee Documentation Committee-Symptom (IKDC-S) score, Tegner activity score, Pain catastrophizing scale (PCS), Tampa scale for kinesiophobia (TSK-11), and Patient Health Questionnaire depression scale (PHQ-9). Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine what pre-operative factors predicted pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, and elevated depressive symptoms. RESULTS The mean pre-operative Tegner score was 5.8 (SD 2.4) and IKDC-S score was 44.7 (SD 11.1). Prior to surgery, 19% had abnormal pain catastrophizing (PCS ≥ 20 points), 14.4% had moderate-severe depression (PHQ ≥ 10), and 49.0% had high kinesiophobia (TSK-11 ≥ 25). Lower pre-operative Tegner scores predicted moderate-severe depressive symptoms (per point decrease, OR 1.36, 95% CI 1.06, 1.76; p = 0.008). Predictors of elevated pain catastrophizing were lower pre-operative IKDC-S scores (per 5-point decrease, OR 1.28, 95% CI 1.08, 1.51; p = 0.002) and symptom duration >6 months (OR 2.20 CI 1.14, 4.32; p = 0.02). A lower pre-operative IKDC-S score (per 5-point decrease, OR 1.17, CI 1.03, 1.33; p = 0.02) predicted elevated kinesiophobia. CONCLUSION Low self-reported function, low activity level and symptom duration greater than six months are associated with poor preoperative psychological status.
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- Alex C DiBartola
- Department of Orthopaedics, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States; Department of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, United States
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- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State University and Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Research Institute, Ohio State University, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States; Department of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, United States; Cartilage Restoration Program, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, United States.
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Knafo S, Apra C, Eloy G, Guigui P, Bouyer B. Fear Avoidance Beliefs and Outcome After Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Spine. Clin Spine Surg 2021; 34:E271-E275. [PMID: 33901036 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to question the influence of fear avoidance beliefs on functional outcome following surgery for degenerative lumbar spine. BACKGROUND Fear avoidance beliefs are well-studied modifiers of low back pain. Nonetheless, the influence of fear avoidance beliefs on the outcome of spinal surgery remains controversial. METHODS We conducted a prospective cohort study including patients undergoing surgery for degenerative lumbar discopathy, spondylolisthesis, and stenosis. Patients completed a preoperative questionnaire including the Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) as well as Visual Analog Scales for radicular and lumbar pain (VAS-R/L), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Short-Form 36 health survey (SF36). Functional outcome was measured at least 6 months after surgery using ODI. RESULTS Sixty-three patients with a mean follow-up of 254 days (8.5 mo, minimum=179 d, maximum=534 d) were included in the study. Women showed stronger work-related fear avoidance beliefs but there was no other difference in baseline characteristics and functional outcome between patients with low or high (>75th percentile) baseline FABQ-P or FABQ-W scores. Individual variables associated with whether patients reached minimal clinically important difference for ODI were: working status [odds ratio (OR)=0.13; 95% confidence interval (95% CI), 0.03-0.62; P =0.01], American Society of Anesthesiologists classification score (OR=0.32; 95% CI, 0.11-0.92; P =0.03), preoperative duration of symptoms (OR=0.94; 95% CI, 0.89-0.99; P =0.03), and preoperative ODI (OR=1.03; 95% CI, 1.00-1.07; P =0.05). Neither physical nor work-related preoperative FABQ scores were predictors of functional results. CONCLUSIONS In our study, the FABQ was not associated with functional outcome following surgery for degenerative lumbar spine. Other psychological patient-reported measures are needed to refine selection of patients undergoing spine surgery in order to ensure better outcomes.
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- Steven Knafo
- Department of Neurosurgery, Bicêtre Hospital, AP-HP. Université Paris-Saclay, Kremlin Bicêtre
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- Orthopaedics, Pitié-Salpétrière Hospital, AP-HP. Sorbonne Université
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- Department of Orthopaedics, European Hospital Georges Pompidou, AP-HP. Université de Paris, Paris
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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Does the Preoperative Depression Affect Clinical Outcomes in Adults With Following Lumbar Fusion?: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Clin Spine Surg 2021; 34:E194-E199. [PMID: 33074945 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort review. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to analyze depression using Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD-24), and to correlate with clinical outcomes and improvement in adults with following lumbar fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Psychological factors such as depression are found to influence outcomes and improvement following spinal surgery. It is still unclear whether there are differences during screening for depression by different implementations to predict outcomes for spine surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between July 2016 and May 2018, patients with degenerative lumbar disease, who underwent lumbar fusion were enrolled in this study. The patient's characteristics, preoperative BDI and HAMD-24 score, and preoperative and postoperative outcomes were collected, respectively. Depressed patients were identified by a score of BDI≥15 or HAMD-24>20, respectively. Preoperative and postoperative outcome scores, absolute changes, and recovery ratios of disability and pain were compared within and between groups. Finally, univariate and multiple linear regression analyses was performed to reveal the relationship between preoperative depressive states and outcomes and improvement. RESULTS A total of 125 patients were eligible in the study, with 113 (90.4%) patients without depressive symptoms and 12 (9.6%) depressed patients by BDI, and 97 (77.6%) patients without depressive symptoms and 28 (22.4%) depressed patients by HAMD-24. Both higher BDI and HAMD-24 group was found to have significant worse preoperative and postoperative outcomes as well as less recovery ratios than the patients without depressive symptoms. Univariate and multiple linear regression analyses suggested that preoperative depression might be a potential predictor of worse surgical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Depressive symptoms might lead to smaller magnitude of improvement. Moreover, both preoperative BDI and HAMD-24 score was a negative predictor of postoperative outcomes and can be regarded as a candidate to screen for depression preoperatively.
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Wilson B, Gaonkar B, Yoo B, Salehi B, Attiah M, Villaroman D, Ahn C, Edwards M, Laiwalla A, Ratnaparkhi A, Li I, Cook K, Beckett J, Macyszyn L. Predicting Spinal Surgery Candidacy From Imaging Data Using Machine Learning. Neurosurgery 2021; 89:116-121. [PMID: 33826737 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyab085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The referral process for consultation with a spine surgeon remains inefficient, given a substantial proportion of referrals to spine surgeons are nonoperative. OBJECTIVE To develop a machine-learning-based algorithm which accurately identifies patients as candidates for consultation with a spine surgeon, using only magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS We trained a deep U-Net machine learning model to delineate spinal canals on axial slices of 100 normal lumbar MRI scans which were previously delineated by expert radiologists and neurosurgeons. We then tested the model against lumbar MRI scans for 140 patients who had undergone lumbar spine MRI at our institution (60 of whom ultimately underwent surgery, and 80 of whom did not). The model generated automated segmentations of the lumbar spinal canals and calculated a maximum degree of spinal stenosis for each patient, which served as our biomarker for surgical pathology warranting expert consultation. RESULTS The machine learning model correctly predicted surgical candidacy (ie, whether patients ultimately underwent lumbar spinal decompression) with high accuracy (area under the curve = 0.88), using only imaging data from lumbar MRI scans. CONCLUSION Automated interpretation of lumbar MRI scans was sufficient to correctly determine surgical candidacy in nearly 90% of cases. Given that a significant proportion of referrals placed for spine surgery evaluation fail to meet criteria for surgical intervention, our model could serve as a valuable tool for patient triage and thereby address some of the inefficiencies within the outpatient surgical referral process.
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- Bayard Wilson
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Tran H, Sagi V, Jarrett S, Palzer EF, Badgaiyan RD, Gupta K. Diet and companionship modulate pain via a serotonergic mechanism. Sci Rep 2021; 11:2330. [PMID: 33526805 PMCID: PMC7851147 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81654-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Treatment of severe chronic and acute pain in sickle cell disease (SCD) remains challenging due to the interdependence of pain and psychosocial modulation. We examined whether modulation of the descending pain pathway through an enriched diet and companionship could alleviate pain in transgenic sickle mice. Mechanical and thermal hyperalgesia were reduced significantly with enriched diet and/or companionship. Upon withdrawal of both conditions, analgesic effects observed prior to withdrawal were diminished. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) was found to be increased in the spinal cords of mice provided both treatments. Additionally, 5-HT production improved at the rostral ventromedial medulla and 5-HT accumulated at the dorsal horn of the spinal cord of sickle mice, suggesting the involvement of the descending pain pathway in the analgesic response. Modulation of 5-HT and its effect on hyperalgesia was also investigated through pharmaceutical approaches. Duloxetine, a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, showed a similar anti-nociceptive effect as the combination of diet and companionship. Depletion of 5-HT through p-chlorophenylalanine attenuated the anti-hyperalgesic effect of enriched diet and companionship. More significantly, improved diet and companionship enhanced the efficacy of a sub-optimal dose of morphine for analgesia in sickle mice. These findings offer the potential to reduce opioid use without pharmacological interventions to develop effective pain management strategies.
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- Huy Tran
- grid.17635.360000000419368657 Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation, Department of Medicine, Vascular Biology Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN USA
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- grid.17635.360000000419368657 Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation, Department of Medicine, Vascular Biology Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN USA
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- grid.16753.360000 0001 2299 3507Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
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- grid.17635.360000000419368657Biostatistical Design and Analysis Center, Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN USA
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- grid.267309.90000 0001 0629 5880Department of Psychiatry, Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas USA
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- grid.17635.360000000419368657 Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation, Department of Medicine, Vascular Biology Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN USA ,Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine and Southern California Institute for Research and Education, VA Medical Center, 5901 East 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822 USA
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Wang TY, Price M, Mehta VA, Bergin SM, Sankey EW, Foster N, Erickson M, Gupta DK, Gottfried ON, Karikari IO, Than KD, Goodwin CR, Shaffrey CI, Abd-El-Barr MM. Preoperative optimization for patients undergoing elective spine surgery. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2021; 202:106445. [PMID: 33454498 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Timothy Y Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Neuroanesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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Krzanowska E, Liberacka D, Przewłocki R, Wordliczek J, Moskała M, Polak M, Zajączkowska R. The frequency and risk factors for surgery dissatisfaction in patients undergoing lumbar or cervical surgery for degenerative spinal conditions. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2020; 27:1084-1094. [PMID: 33320724 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2020.1859562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This study evaluated the frequency and risk factors for surgery dissatisfaction in patients undergoing lumbar or cervical surgery for degenerative spinal conditions. Based on the Patient Satisfaction Index (PSI) at 6 months after surgery, we divided patients into two groups: a satisfied and a dissatisfied group. We evaluated the association between patient dissatisfaction and five categories of variables:1) sociodemographic; 2) preoperative pain and disability [pain duration, level of surgery, previous spinal surgeries, pain scores as measured by the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), numerical rating of average pain (NRS), disability as measured by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)]; 3) preoperative psychological status [depression, anxiety, and overall distress as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), life satisfaction as measured by the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), and surgery expectations (SE) as measured by a Likert scale]; 4) postoperative improvements in pain and disability [improvements in SF-MPQ, improvement in ODI] and 5) postoperative psychological status [HADS, SWLS]. Results showed that 17.8% patients were dissatisfied with surgery. In the multivariate logistic analysis, more negative surgery expectations, smaller improvement in ODI scores, and a greater postoperative overall distress were significant risk factors associated with patient dissatisfaction with surgery.
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- Eliza Krzanowska
- Institute of Applied Psychology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Interdisciplinary Intensive Care, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Neuropharmacology, Polish Academy of Science, Institute of Pharmacology, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Interdisciplinary Intensive Care, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Applied Psychology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Interdisciplinary Intensive Care, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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Ishitani H, Tamura T, Kanaya S, Fujimoto H. Examination of the regression model to quantify the degree of low back pain and lower limb symptoms in patients with lumbar disc herniation by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire (JOABPEQ). PLoS One 2020; 15:e0243861. [PMID: 33315945 PMCID: PMC7735564 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The Japanese Orthopedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire (JOABPEQ) was created to evaluate specific treatment outcomes in terms of physical functioning, social ability, and mental health in patients with back pain-related diseases. In this study, we investigated whether the JOABPEQ could be used to construct a regression model to quantify low back pain and lower limb symptoms in patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). We reviewed 114 patients with LDH scheduled to undergo surgery at our hospital. We measured the degrees of 1) lower back pain, 2) lower limb pain, and 3) lower limb numbness using the visual analog scale before the surgery. All answers and physical function data were subjected to partial least squares regression analysis. The degrees of lower back and lower limb pain could be used as a regression model from the JOABPEQ and had a significant causal relationship with them. However, the degree of lower limb numbness could not be used for the same. Based on our results, the questions of the JOABPEQ can be used to multilaterally understand the degree of lower back pain and lower limb pain in patients with LDH. However, the degree of lower limb numbness has no causal relationship, so actual measurement is essential.
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- Hayato Ishitani
- Department of Rehabilitation, Funabashi Orthopedic Hospital Nishifuna Clinic, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
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- Institute of Healthcare Robotics, Future Robotics Organization, Waseda University, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Computational Systems Biology Laboratory, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, Japan
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- Institute of Healthcare Robotics, Future Robotics Organization, Waseda University, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Agarwalla A, Lu Y, Chang E, Patel BH, Cancienne JM, Cole BJ, Verma N, Forsythe B. Influence of mental health on postoperative outcomes in patients following biceps tenodesis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020; 29:2248-2256. [PMID: 32684282 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Revised: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the relationship between preoperative mental health measured by the Short-Form 12 health survey mental component score and outcomes after isolated biceps tenodesis. METHODS The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons form (ASES), Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), Constant-Murley score (CMS), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain were administered preoperatively and at 6 and 12 months postoperatively to consecutive patients undergoing isolated biceps tenodesis between 2014 and 2018. Minimal clinically important difference, substantial clinical benefit (SCB), patient-acceptable symptom state (PASS), and rates of achievement were calculated. Patients were stratified by mental health status based on preoperative scores on the Short-Form 12 health survey mental component score. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to evaluate preoperative mental health status on achievement of minimal clinically important difference, SCB, and PASS. RESULTS Patients demonstrated significant improvements in all outcome measures (P < .001). Patients with depression reported inferior postoperative scores on all patient-reported outcome measures. Low preoperative mental health score significantly predicted reduced likelihood to achieve SCB (odds ratio [OR]: 0.38, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.17-0.81, P = .01) and PASS (OR: 0.28, 95% CI: 0.12-0.65, P = .003) on the ASES form, SANE (OR: 0.24, 95% CI: 0.10-0.61, P = .003), CMS (OR: 0.25, 95% CI: 0.08-0.77, P = .016), and VAS pain (OR: 0.01, 95% CI: 0.00-0.31, P = .008). CONCLUSION Patients with depression reported inferior scores on all postoperative patient-reported outcome measures and demonstrated lower odds of achieving the SCB and PASS on the ASES form and PASS on the SANE, CMS, and VAS pain, compared with nondepressed patients.
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- Avinesh Agarwalla
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Patel MS, Lee KC, Dhake RP, Longworth S, Sell P. Ability of Spine Specialists to Identify Psychosocial Risk Factors as Obstacles to Recovery in Patients with Low Back Pain-Related Disorders. Asian Spine J 2020; 15:224-233. [PMID: 32703922 PMCID: PMC8055455 DOI: 10.31616/asj.2019.0377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Study Design Prospective study. Purpose Yellow flags are psychosocial associated with a greater likelihood of progression to persistent pain and disability. These are referred to as obstacles to recovery. Despite their recognized importance, it is unknown how effective clinicians are in detecting them. The primary objective of this study was thus to determine the effectiveness of spine specialist clinicians in detecting the presence of yellow flags in patients presenting to an orthopedic outpatient clinic with low back-related disorders. Overview of Literature Psychosocial factors have been previously studied as important predictors of prognosis in patients with low back pain. However, the ability of spinal specialist to identify them remains unknown. Methods A prospective, single-center, consecutive cohort study was conducted over a period of 30 months. All new patients with low back-related disorders regardless of pathology completed a Yellow Flag Questionnaire that was adapted from the psychosocial flags framework. Clinicians assessing these patients completed a standardized form to determine which and how many yellow flags they had identified during the consultation. Results A total of 130 patients were included in the analysis, and the clinicians reported an average of 5 flags (range, 0–9). Fear of movement or injury was the most frequently reported yellow flag, reported by 87.7% (n=114) of patients. Clinician sensitivity in detecting yellow flags was poor, correctly identifying only 2 flags, on average, of the 5 reported by patients, with an overall sensitivity of only 39%. Conclusions The ability of spine specialists to identify yellow flags is poor and can be improved by asking patients to complete a simple screening questionnaire.
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- Mohammed Shakil Patel
- The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Clinical Research, Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK
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- Orthopaedic Spine Clinic, Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK.,Department of Orthopaedics, Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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Development of the "Core Yellow Flags Index" (CYFI) as a brief instrument for the assessment of key psychological factors in patients undergoing spine surgery. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2020; 29:1935-1952. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06462-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) among patients undergoing minimally invasive (MIS) lumbar interbody fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Few studies have evaluated the utility and concurrent validity of the PHQ-9 survey in patients undergoing spinal procedures. METHODS Patients undergoing a one- or two-level MIS lumbar interbody fusion were retrospectively reviewed. Patient-reported outcome surveys were completed preoperatively and at 6-week, 12-week, 6-month, and 1-year timepoints. Postoperative survey scores were compared to preoperative values using paired t tests. PHQ-9 scores were compared with the Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores of the Short Form-12 (SF-12) and the Veterans RAND-12 (VR-12) surveys at each timepoint using the Pearson correlation coefficient. RESULTS A total of 215 patients were included in the analysis. The mean preoperative scores for the PHQ-9, SF-12 MCS, and VR-12 MCS were 6.78, 49.55, and 50.39, respectively. Significant improvements in each survey outcome measure were observed at all postoperative timepoints. Strong correlations with PHQ-9 scores were identified for SF-12 MCS scores and VR-12 MCS scores at preoperative and postoperative timepoints (|r| ≥ 0.5 and P < 0.05 for each). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that mental health, as measured by the PHQ-9, SF-12 MCS, and VR-12 MCS surveys, improves significantly after MIS lumbar fusion. In addition, PHQ-9 scores were strongly correlated with SF-12 and VR-12 scores. These results suggest that PHQ-9 can be a valid assessment of baseline mental health and postoperative improvement after MIS lumbar fusion. Concordant results among PHQ-9, SF-12 MCS, and VR-12 indicate that the simultaneous utilization of multiple survey instruments may not be necessary. Limiting the number of questionnaires that are administered in the evaluation of mental health could also help reduce survey burden placed on patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Mayo BC, Narain AS, Hijji FY, Massel DH, Bohl DD, Singh K. Preoperative Mental Health May Not Be Predictive of Improvements in Patient-Reported Outcomes Following a Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Int J Spine Surg 2020; 14:26-31. [PMID: 32128299 DOI: 10.14444/7003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Prior literature has associated poor preoperative mental health with inferior patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after spinal procedures. Therefore, the objective of this study was to test for association of preoperative Short Form 12 (SF-12) mental health composite score (MCS) with improvements in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and back and leg visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores after a minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF). Methods A surgical database of patients who underwent a primary, 1 level MIS TLIF was reviewed. Preoperative SF-12 MCS was tested for association with preoperative ODI, back VAS, and leg VAS. Preoperative MCS was then tested for association with changes in ODI, back VAS, and leg VAS from preoperative to postoperative visits. These tests were conducted using multivariate regression controlling for baseline characteristics and the preoperative score of the PRO being assessed. Results A total of 113 patients were included in the analysis. At baseline, higher preoperative MCS was associated with lower preoperative ODI (coefficient: -0.58, P < .001), lower preoperative back VAS (-0.05, P = .003), and lower preoperative leg VAS (-0.06, P = .003). However, there was no association between preoperative MCS and improvement in PROs at any postoperative timepoint (P > .05). The percent of patients achieving a minimum clinically important difference in PROs at 6 months did not differ between the bottom and top MCS halves (P > .05). Conclusions The results of this study suggest that better preoperative mental health is associated with lower perceived preoperative disability and decreased severity of back and leg pain. In contrast to other studies, the present study was unable to demonstrate that preoperative mental health is predictive of improvement in PROs at any postoperative timepoint after MIS TLIF. Level of Evidence 3. Clinical Relevance These results suggest that surgeons should exercise care in assuming that patients with poorer preoperative mental health are inferior surgical candidates.
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- Benjamin C Mayo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Thakar S, Arun AA, Aryan S, Mohan D, Hegde AS. Deep flexor sarcopenia as a predictor of poor functional outcome after anterior cervical discectomy in patients with myelopathy. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2019; 161:2201-2209. [PMID: 31177335 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-019-03972-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Paraspinal muscle morphometry has been recognized to be a prognostic factor across various surgical conditions, but its utility in predicting disease-specific outcomes in spine surgery remains under-explored. METHODS A prospective cohort study was performed on 45 consecutive patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) for single-level, symptomatic cervical degenerative disc disease causing radiculomyelopathy or myelopathy. Previously described predictors of outcome such as age, gender, smoking, comorbidities, duration of symptoms, preoperative Nurick grade, extent of cord compression, and signal intensity change in the cord were recorded. Additionally, MRI-based morphometrics of the superficial and deep paraspinal muscles were recorded. Logistic regression (LR) analysis was performed using a purposeful variable selection process to identify variables that independently predicted Nurick grade improvement (NGI). RESULTS At a mean follow-up of 20.02 ± 8.63 months after ACD, 37 (82.22%) patients demonstrated NGI. LR analysis yielded three predictors of NGI of which two were related to the deep flexor muscles. While a worse preoperative Nurick grade negatively predicted NGI, a deep flexor area and deep flexor/deep extensor area ratio positively predicted NGI. The regression model demonstrated a good fit and was statistically significant (χ2(3) = 22.18, p < 0.0001). The model explained 64% of the variance in NGI and correctly classified 89% of cases. CONCLUSIONS This study has for the first time identified the utility of paraspinal morphometrics in predicting disease-specific functional outcome after cervical spine surgery. Our results indicate that in addition to preoperative Nurick grade, an already accepted outcome predictor, the deep flexor cross-sectional area, and the deep flexor/deep extensor ratio are strong predictors of NGI following ACD for single-level, symptomatic cervical degenerative disc disease with myelopathy. Deep muscle morphometrics could be included in future risk stratification algorithms for patients with cervical disc disease.
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- Sumit Thakar
- Department of Neurological Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India.
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India
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Zhang Y, Tan X, Li W, Wang H, Sun H, Liu T, Zhang J, Zhang B, Yang Y. Self-Perceived Pain in Chinese Patients With Cancer. Front Psychol 2019; 10:1994. [PMID: 31555179 PMCID: PMC6724506 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Pain is one of the most burdensome and prevalent symptoms cancer patient report and it has severe negative impact on patient's quality of life. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of pain and to test the association between demographic, clinical, psychological factors, and self-assessed pain in Chinese cancer population. Methods A total of 553 cancer patients were recruited in this cross-sectional study. Patient's basic demographic data was collected by a study-designed information sheet, and patient's pain, sleep disturbance and psychological distress were assessed by several validated measurements (MPQ-SF, AIS, FoP-Q-SF, PHQ-9, and GAD-7). Descriptive statistics and hierarchical multiple regression analyses were performed. Results Of the 553 patients, 411 (74.32%) patients reported that they experience some degree of pain. Fear of progression, anxiety, insomnia, and depressive symptoms were significantly associated with different subscales and the overall pain score in bivariate correlation matrix. Insomnia, depressive symptoms, and fear of cancer progression were significant independent factors of cancer pain on multivariate analyses. Conclusion Psychological factors play a great role in the relationship between objective pathophysiology and patient's subjective experience of pain. It is important to evaluate each individual in detail with respect to psychological distress and pain severity when planning treatment and rehabilitation.
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- Yongfu Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Educational Administration, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation, Cancer Center of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Presurgical Psychological Evaluation: Risk Factor Identification and Mitigation. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2019; 27:396-405. [PMID: 31473887 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-019-09660-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Presurgical psychological evaluations (PPEs) are becoming an established component of the surgical process, though methods of conducting PPEs are variable. There is a lack of clarity about the goals of PPEs, the types of information that should be included, and the process for integrating information and making recommendations to the referring physicians/surgeons. This review proposes an empirically supported model for PPEs that is systematic, but flexible enough to be utilized across the broad range of surgical evaluations. This five-step method is termed the Risk Identification and Mitigation (RIM) model and is discussed in detail. The RIM model presented in this review can both serve as a structure to be utilized in under-researched PPE areas and as a stimulus for future empirical investigations.
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Travaglini LE, Highland KB, Rojas W, Buckenmaier CC, Kent M. Identification of Functioning Domains in the Presurgical Period and Their Relationships with Opioid Use and Pain Catastrophizing. PAIN MEDICINE 2019; 20:1717-1727. [PMID: 30590829 DOI: 10.1093/pm/pny246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The National Institutes of Health Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is a multidimensional screening system evaluating biopsychosocial factors affecting pain and functioning. Using a military sample, the current study 1) examined the structure and domains of the PROMIS, the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale 2.0 (DVPRS), and the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) within a presurgical setting and 2) examined the relationship of these variables to pre- and postsurgical opioid use. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 279 adult patients scheduled for surgery at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and a validation sample of 79 additional patients from the Naval Medical Center, San Diego. PROMIS, DVPRS, PCS, and opioid use data were collected before surgery. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis identified the latent structure for the measures. A structural equation model (SEM) examined their relationship to pre- and postsurgical opioid use. RESULTS Two latent factors represented Psychosocial Functioning (PROMIS Depression, PROMIS Anxiety, and PROMIS Social Isolation) and Pain Impact (DVPRS, PROMIS Pain Interference, PROMIS Physical Functioning). The remaining PROMIS scales did not load onto a single factor. In the SEM, the two latent factors and PCS were significantly related to pre- and postsurgical opioid use. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the utility and relative ease of using a convenient multidimensional assessment in presurgical settings. Using such an assessment can help provide targeted interventions for individuals who may be at greatest risk for negative postsurgical outcomes.
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- Letitia E Travaglini
- VA Capital Healthcare Network Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Rockville, Maryland, USA.,Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Rockville, Maryland, USA.,Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Tong F, Dannaway J, Enke O, Eslick G. Effect of preoperative psychological interventions on elective orthopaedic surgery outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ANZ J Surg 2019; 90:230-236. [PMID: 31334592 DOI: 10.1111/ans.15332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Orthopaedic surgery is largely successful; however, a proportion of patients are dissatisfied and report pain and poor function. Psychological factors have been shown to influence orthopaedic surgical outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the types and effectiveness of preoperative psychological interventions in elective orthopaedic surgery. METHODS A registered systematic review (PROSPERO CRD42017073833) was performed on literature (1960-January 2018) using eight databases. Prospective controlled clinical trials involving adult and adolescent elective orthopaedic surgery were included. Interventions examined included relaxation, cognitive behavioural therapy, hypnosis, emotional counselling and mixed psychotherapies; general procedural education was excluded. Outcomes extracted included pain, anxiety, quality of life and disability. RESULTS A total of 19 studies met the inclusion criteria (n = 1893 patients). Meta-analyses were performed for pain, anxiety and quality of life. Analysis did not find enough evidence to confirm reduction in post-operative pain (seven studies, 666 patients; g = -0.15 (95% CI -0.42, 0.13), P = 0.305). Pooled data from six studies on acute post-operative anxiety (589 patients) showed a moderate statistically significant benefit (g = -0.26 (-0.49, -0.03), P = 0.024). There was an improved quality of life (mental component) at longer term follow-up (g = 0.25 (0.02, 0.49), P = 0.034). CONCLUSIONS These studies provide evidence that psychological interventions have a positive effect on anxiety in the acute post-operative period, and on mental components of quality of life at longer term follow-up.
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- Felice Tong
- Nepean Clinical School, Sydney Medical Program, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nepean Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nepean Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Nepean Clinical School, Sydney Medical Program, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Klein JS, Davis DE, Wells ZS, Kane LT, Sholder D, Namdari S, Abboud JA. The Distress and Risk Assessment Method predicts postoperative narcotic use in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2019; 28:S146-S153. [PMID: 31196509 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Distress and Risk Assessment Method (DRAM) predicts poor outcomes in spine, hip, and knee surgery. Unlike other areas of orthopedic surgery, DRAM scores are not predictive of lower postoperative patient-reported outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR). PURPOSE As concerns for opioid dependence and abuse grow, the purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation between preoperative DRAM scores, modified Zung scores, and postoperative narcotic use in patients who underwent arthroscopic RCR. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective cohort study identified and enrolled patients >18 years of age with full-thickness rotator cuff tears at a single institution. Patients with prior shoulder surgery, greater than 1-tendon RCR, and preoperative narcotic use were excluded. One-hundred and fifty patients were enrolled, with 114 (76%) completing all preoperative and postoperative questionnaires. Preoperative DRAM scores were collected from every patient. Postoperative narcotic use was evaluated via survey and converted to total morphine equivalents. RESULTS Increased preoperative DRAM scores predicted higher postoperative morphine equivalent units (P = .002, r = 0.29). When dividing patients into those <17 or ≥17 on the modified Zung score, 44 of 114 (39%) met criteria for "at risk or depressed." This group showed a statistically significant trend toward higher postoperative morphine equivalent unit intake (P = .004). CONCLUSION Baseline psychological distress (DRAM) can predict narcotic requirements after RCR and serve as a powerful tool to identify patients at risk for increased narcotics requirements postoperatively. In our cohort, 39% of patients showed evidence of baseline depression, which highlights a potential role of the modified Zung score to identify patients in need of preoperative psychological counseling.
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- Jason S Klein
- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Grinberg AM, D'Eon MS, Ellison JK, Rutledge T, Castellanos J, Chakravarthy KV. A revised psychosocial assessment model for implantable pain devices to improve their evidence basis and consensus with updated pain management guidelines. Pain Manag 2019; 9:139-149. [PMID: 30681019 DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2018-0047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Although psychosocial evaluations for implantable pain devices have been consensus recommendations since the 1990s, there is an inconsistent support regarding their ability to identify suitable pain device candidates or to predict clinical outcomes. With the emergence of evidence-based practices and the recent release of pain management guidelines emphasizing functional improvements and safety, the disparity between the recommendations for implantable pain device psychosocial evaluations and the evidence supporting them has only grown. In this special report, we describe a revised model for conducting psychosocial evaluations among implantable pain device candidates. This model includes changes to increase the evidence-basis of the psychosocial evaluations, incorporate patient-centered care standards and harmonize the evaluation structure with the most current pain management guidelines.
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- Austin M Grinberg
- VA San Diego Healthcare System, Anesthesia Pain Clinic, San Diego, CA, USA 92161
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- University of California, San Diego, Health Sciences, San Diego, CA, USA 92093.,University of California, San Diego, Department of Psychiatry, San Diego, CA, USA 92093
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- VA San Diego Healthcare System, Anesthesia Pain Clinic, San Diego, CA, USA 92161
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- VA San Diego Healthcare System, Anesthesia Pain Clinic, San Diego, CA, USA 92161.,University of California, San Diego, Health Sciences, San Diego, CA, USA 92093
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- VA San Diego Healthcare System, Anesthesia Pain Clinic, San Diego, CA, USA 92161.,University of California, San Diego, Health Sciences, San Diego, CA, USA 92093
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- VA San Diego Healthcare System, Anesthesia Pain Clinic, San Diego, CA, USA 92161.,University of California, San Diego, Health Sciences, San Diego, CA, USA 92093
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Purvis TE, Neuman BJ, Riley LH, Skolasky RL. Comparison of PROMIS Anxiety and Depression, PHQ-8, and GAD-7 to screen for anxiety and depression among patients presenting for spine surgery. J Neurosurg Spine 2019; 30:524-531. [PMID: 30660113 DOI: 10.3171/2018.9.spine18521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In this paper, the authors demonstrate to spine surgeons the prevalence and severity of anxiety and depression among patients presenting for surgery and explore the relationships between different legacy and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) screening measures. METHODS A total of 512 adult spine surgery patients at a single institution completed the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder questionnaire (GAD-7), 8-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) depression scale, and PROMIS Anxiety and Depression computer-adaptive tests (CATs) preoperatively. Correlation coefficients were calculated between PROMIS scores and GAD-7 and PHQ-8 scores. Published reference tables were used to determine the presence of anxiety or depression using GAD-7 and PHQ-8. Sensitivity and specificity of published guidance on the PROMIS Anxiety and Depression CATs were compared. Guidance from 3 sources was compared: published GAD-7 and PHQ-8 crosswalk tables, American Psychiatric Association scales, and expert clinical consensus. Receiver operator characteristic curves were used to determine data-driven cut-points for PROMIS Anxiety and Depression. Significance was accepted as p < 0.05. RESULTS In 512 spine surgery patients, anxiety and depression were prevalent preoperatively (5% with any anxiety, 24% with generalized anxiety screen-positive; and 54% with any depression, 24% with probable major depression). Correlations were moderately strong between PROMIS Anxiety and GAD-7 scores (r = 0.72; p < 0.001) and between PROMIS Depression and PHQ-8 scores (r = 0.74; p < 0.001). The observed correlation of the PROMIS Depression score was greater with the PHQ-8 cognitive/affective score (r = 0.766) than with the somatic score (r = 0.601) (p < 0.001). PROMIS Anxiety and Depression CATs were able to detect the presence of generalized anxiety screen-positive (sensitivity, 86.0%; specificity, 81.6%) and of probable major depression (sensitivity, 82.3%; specificity, 81.4%). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis demonstrated data-driven cut-points for these groups. CONCLUSIONS PROMIS Anxiety and Depression CATs are reliable tools for identifying generalized anxiety screen-positive spine surgery patients and those with probable major depression.
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Discriminant Ability, Concurrent Validity, and Responsiveness of PROMIS Health Domains Among Patients With Lumbar Degenerative Disease Undergoing Decompression With or Without Arthrodesis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2018; 43:1512-1520. [PMID: 29621093 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) health domains to discriminate between levels of disease severity and to determine the concurrent validity and responsiveness of PROMIS relative to "legacy" measures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA PROMIS may measure recovery after lumbar spine surgery. Concurrent validity and responsiveness have not been compared with legacy measures in this population. METHODS We included 231 adults undergoing surgery for lumbar degenerative disease. Discriminant ability of PROMIS was estimated for adjacent categories of disease severity using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Concurrent validity was determined through correlation between preoperative legacy measures and PROMIS. Responsiveness was estimated using distribution-based and anchor-based criteria (change from preoperatively to within 3 months postoperatively) anchored to treatment expectations (North American Spine Society Patient Satisfaction Index) to determine minimal important differences (MIDs). Significance was accepted at P < 0.05. RESULTS PROMIS discriminated between disease severity levels, with mean differences between adjacent categories of 3 to 8 points. There were strong to very strong correlations between Patient Health Questionnaire-8, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, and PROMIS anxiety, depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbance; between ODI and PROMIS fatigue, pain, and physical function; between the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey physical component and PROMIS pain and physical function; and between the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) pain interference and PROMIS depression and pain. BPI back pain and leg pain intensity showed weak or no correlation with PROMIS. Distribution-based MIDs ranged from 3.0 to 3.5 points. After incorporating longitudinal anchor-based estimates, final PROMIS MID estimates were anxiety, -4.4; depression, -6.0; fatigue, -5.3; pain, -5.4; physical function, 5.2; satisfaction with participation in social roles, 6.0; and sleep disturbance, -6.5. CONCLUSION PROMIS discriminated between disease severity levels, demonstrated good concurrent validity, and was responsive to changes after lumbar spine surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2.
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Marek RJ, Ben-Porath YS, Epker JT, Kreymer JK, Block AR. Reliability and Validity of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2 - Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) in Spine Surgery and Spinal Cord Stimulator Samples. J Pers Assess 2018; 102:22-35. [PMID: 30252508 DOI: 10.1080/00223891.2018.1488719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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It is not uncommon for patients to report diminished outcomes as a result of spine surgery or a spinal cord stimulator implant. Presurgical psychological evaluations are increasingly used to identify patients at increased risk for such outcomes and use of personality assessment instruments in these evaluations provides incremental information beyond a clinical interview and medical chart review. This investigation explores the psychometric properties of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) in a sample of spine surgery patients (n = 810) and in a sample of spinal cord stimulator patients (n = 533). Results indicated that MMPI-2-RF substantive scale scores are reliable, with evidence of good convergent and discriminant validity in both samples. Incorporating the MMPI-2-RF as part of the presurgical evaluation of spine surgery and spinal cord stimulator patients can provide meaningful insight into patients' functioning and help guide pre- and postsurgical treatment in these settings.
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- Ryan J Marek
- College of Human Sciences and Humanities, University of Houston
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van Hooff ML, van Dongen JM, Coupé VM, Spruit M, Ostelo RWJG, de Kleuver M. Can patient-reported profiles avoid unnecessary referral to a spine surgeon? An observational study to further develop the Nijmegen Decision Tool for Chronic Low Back Pain. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0203518. [PMID: 30231051 PMCID: PMC6145570 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is a heterogeneous condition with lack of diagnostic clarity. Therapeutic interventions show small effects. To improve outcomes by targeting interventions it is recommended to develop a triage system to surgical and non-surgical treatments based on treatment outcomes. The objective of the current study was to develop and internally validate prognostic models based on pre-treatment patient-reported profiles that identify patients who either respond or do not respond to two frequently performed treatments (lumbar spine surgery and multidisciplinary pain management program). METHODS A consecutive cohort study in a secondary referral spine center was performed. The study followed the recommendations of the PROGRESS framework and was registered in the Dutch Trial Register (NTR5946). Data of forty-seven potential pre-consultation (baseline) indicators predicting 'response' or 'non-response' at one-year follow-up for the two treatments were obtained to develop and validate four multivariable logistic regression models. The source population consisted of 3,410 referred CLBP-patients. Two treatment cohorts were defined: elective 'spine surgery' (n = 217 [6.4%]) and multidisciplinary bio-psychosocial 'pain management program' (n = 171 [5.0%]). Main inclusion criteria were age ≥18, CLBP (≥6 months), and not responding to primary care treatment. The primary outcome was functional ability: 'response' (Oswestry Disability Index [ODI] ≤22) and 'non-response' (ODI ≥41). RESULTS Baseline indicators predictive of treatment outcome were: degree of disability (all models), ≥2 previous spine surgeries, psychosocial complaints, age (onset <20 or >50), and patient expectations of treatment outcomes. The explained variances were low for the models predicting response and non-response to pain management program (R2 respectively 23% and 26%) and modest for surgery (R2 30% and 39%). The overall performance was acceptable (c-index; 0.72-0.83), the model predicting non-response to surgery performed best (R2 = 39%; c-index = 0.83). CONCLUSION This study was the first to identify different patient-reported profiles that predict response to different treatments for CLBP. The model predicting 'non-response' to elective lumbar spine surgery performed remarkably well, suggesting that referrals of these patients to a spine surgeon could be avoided. After external validation, the patient-reported profiles could potentially enhance timely patient triage to the right secondary care specialist and improve decision-making between clinican and patient. This could lead to improved treatment outcomes, which results in a more efficient use of healthcare resources.
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- Miranda L. van Hooff
- Department Research, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences and the Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences and the Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Sochacki KR, Brown L, Cenkus K, Di Stasi S, Harris JD, Ellis TJ. Preoperative Depression Is Negatively Associated With Function and Predicts Poorer Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement. Arthroscopy 2018; 34:2368-2374. [PMID: 29789247 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Revised: 03/04/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE (1) To determine the prevalence of depression in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome and (2) to determine whether depression has a statistically significant and clinically relevant effect on preoperative and postoperative patient-reported outcome scores. METHODS Consecutive subjects undergoing hip arthroscopy for FAI syndrome were retrospectively reviewed. The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Hip Outcome Score (HOS), and 33-item International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-33) were administered preoperatively and postoperatively. Clinically relevant differences were defined by the minimal clinically important difference, substantial clinical benefit, and patient acceptable symptom state. Comparisons between preoperative and postoperative scores were completed. The Spearman correlation coefficient (r) was used to determine the degree of correlation between the BDI-II score, HOS, and iHOT-33 score preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS We analyzed 77 patients (72.7% female patients; mean age, 35.2 ± 12.5 years). Depressive symptoms were reported as minimal (75.3%), mild (11.7%), moderate (6.5%), or severe (6.5%). Patients with minimal or mild depression had a superior HOS Activities of Daily Living (Δ17.3 preoperatively [P < .001] and Δ37.8 postoperatively [P < .001]), HOS Sport-Specific Subscore (Δ12.8 preoperatively [P = .002] and Δ52.1 postoperatively [P < .0001]), and iHOT-33 score (Δ15.4 preoperatively [P < .0001] and Δ51.3 postoperatively [P < .0001]) compared with patients with moderate or severe depression. There was a weak to moderate negative correlation between the BDI-II score and iHOT-33 score (r = -0.4614, P < .0001 preoperatively; r = -0.327, P < .0001 at 1 year), HOS Activities of Daily Living (r = -0.531, P < .0001 preoperatively), and HOS Sport-Specific Subscore (r = -0.379, P < .0017 at 1 year). CONCLUSIONS Most patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for FAI have minimal depressive symptoms with the overall prevalence higher than the general population. Patients with minimal or mild depressive symptoms have statistically and clinically better preoperative and postoperative patient-reported outcomes, are more likely to obtain substantial clinical benefit from surgery, and are more likely to reach a patient acceptable symptom state after surgery than patients with moderate to severe depressive symptoms. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, case-control study.
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- Kyle R Sochacki
- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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- Sports Medicine Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.; School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Sports Medicine Research Institute, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.; School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A..
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Tuck AN, Scribani MB, Grainger SD, Johns CA, Knight RQ. The 9-Item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9): an aid to assessment of patient-reported functional outcomes after spinal surgery. Spine J 2018; 18:1398-1405. [PMID: 29366984 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Preoperative depression is increasingly understood as an important predictor of patient outcomes after spinal surgery. In this study, we examine the relationship between depression and patient-reported functional outcomes (PRFOs), including disability and pain, at various time points postoperatively. PURPOSE The objective of this study was to analyze the use of depression, as measured by the 9-Item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), as a means of assessing postoperative patient-reported disability and pain. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING This study includes an analysis of prospective non-randomized spine registry compiled through an academic multispecialty group practice model. PATIENT SAMPLE A total of 1,000 spinal surgery patients from an affiliated surgical registry, enrolled from January 2010 onward, were included in this study. OUTCOME MEASURES Pain was assessed via the visual analog scale (VAS) for leg or back pain. Disability was measured by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Depression was measured by the PHQ-9. METHODS Patient data were collected preoperatively and at 1, 4, 10, and 24 months postoperatively. Data were analyzed via analysis of variance and Pearson correlation coefficient. RESULTS All patient stratifications analyzed experienced improvements in pain and ability postoperatively, as measured by the VAS and the ODI, respectively. Moderately and severely depressed patients (as measured by preoperative PHQ-9) experienced decreases in the mean PHQ-9 score of -6.00 and -7.96 24 months after surgery, respectively. CONCLUSIONS In all groups, spinal surgery was followed by relief of pain and improved PRFO. Preoperative depression, as measured by the PHQ-9, predicted postoperative PRFO. Patients with moderate to severe depression as measured by the PHQ-9 experienced large mean decreases in the PHQ-9 score postoperatively. As a psychosocial metric, the PHQ-9 is a useful method of assessing value-added service of a spinal surgery.
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- Andrew N Tuck
- Columbia-Bassett, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, One Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA
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- Bassett Research Institute Center for Biostatistics, One Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA
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- Bassett Spine Care Institute, One Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Bassett Healthcare Network, One Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA
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- Bassett Spine Care Institute, One Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, One Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, USA.
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Zale EL, Ring D, Vranceanu AM. The Future of Orthopaedic Care: Promoting Psychosocial Resiliency in Orthopaedic Surgical Practices. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2018; 100:e89. [PMID: 29975271 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.17.01159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Emily L Zale
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Sochacki KR, Jack RA, Bekhradi A, Delgado D, McCulloch PC, Harris JD. Are Self-Reported Medication Allergies Associated With Worse Hip Outcome Scores Prior to Hip Arthroscopy? Arthroscopy 2018; 34:1856-1861. [PMID: 29477606 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2017] [Revised: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine if there are significant differences in preoperative patient-reported outcome (PRO) scores in patients with and without self-reported medication allergies undergoing hip arthroscopy. METHODS Consecutive subjects undergoing hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome by a single surgeon were retrospectively reviewed. PROs were collected within 6 weeks of the date of surgery. PROs included International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-12), Hip Outcome Score (HOS), and Short-Form (SF-12) scores. Allergies to medications were self-reported preoperatively within 6 weeks of the date of surgery. Patient demographics were recorded. Bivariate correlations and multivariate regression models were calculated to identify associations with baseline hip outcome scores. RESULTS Two hundred twelve subjects were analyzed (56% female, mean age 35.1 ± 13.2 years). Seventy-two subjects (34%) self-reported allergies (range 1-10; 41 subjects had 1 allergy; 14 subjects had 2; 8 subjects had 3; 2 subjects had 4; 7 subjects had 5 or more). The most commonly reported allergies included penicillin (18), sulfa (13), and codeine (11). Female gender was significantly correlated with number of allergies (Pearson correlation coefficient, 0.188; P < .001). SF-12 Mental Component Score (MCS) was significantly correlated with HOS-ADL (Pearson correlation coefficient, 0.389; P < .001), HOS-SSS (Pearson correlation coefficient, 0.251; P < .001), and iHOT-12 (Pearson correlation coefficient, 0.385; P < .001). There was no significant correlation between number of allergies and all hip PROs. In all multivariate models, the SF-12 MCS had the strongest association with HOS-ADL, HOS-SSS, and iHOT-12 (P < .001 for all). Allergies were not significantly associated with any hip PROs. CONCLUSIONS In patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for FAI syndrome, self-reported medication allergies are not significantly associated with preoperative patient-reported hip outcome scores. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative case series.
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- Kyle R Sochacki
- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A..
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Lansdown DA, Ukwuani G, Kuhns B, Harris JD, Nho SJ. Self-reported Mental Disorders Negatively Influence Surgical Outcomes After Arthroscopic Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement. Orthop J Sports Med 2018; 6:2325967118773312. [PMID: 29796402 PMCID: PMC5960865 DOI: 10.1177/2325967118773312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is responsible for hip pain and dysfunction, and surgical outcomes depend on multiple factors. The presence of mental disorders negatively influences outcomes of multiple orthopaedic conditions, although the impact on FAI surgery is unclear. Hypothesis The authors hypothesized that a preoperative self-reported history of mental disorders would negatively influence patient-reported outcome measures after FAI surgery. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods A matched-cohort study was performed by reviewing a prospectively collected database of cases of arthroscopic management of FAI with a single surgeon over a 2-year period. Demographics and radiographic parameters were recorded for all patients. Patients completed the Hip Outcome Score-Activity of Daily Living Subscale (HOS-ADL), Hip Outcome Score-Sport-Specific Subscale (HOS-SSS), and modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) prior to surgery and 2 years after surgery. Unpaired and paired t tests were used to compare results between and within cohorts at baseline and follow-up. Statistical significance was defined as P < .05. Results The cohort included 301 patients, with 75 and 226 patients reporting and not reporting a history of mental disorders, respectively. Before treatment, all patient-reported outcome measures were significantly lower among patients reporting a history of mental disorders (P < .01 for HOS-ADL, HOS-SSS, and mHHS). Patients in both groups demonstrated significant improvements (P < .0001) in HOS-ADL, HOS-SSS, and mHHS when preoperative outcome measures were compared with follow-up. Patients with reported mental disorders had significantly lower scores after surgery as compared with patients without mental disorders (P < .0001 for HOS-ADL, HOS-SSS, and mHHS). Conclusion The presence of a reported mental disorder is associated with lower patient-reported outcomes before and after surgical management of FAI. Statistically significant and clinically relevant improvements were observed for patients who reported mental disorders. The magnitude of these improvements was not as large as that for an age- and sex-matched control group without a self-reported mental disorder.
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- Drew A Lansdown
- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center / Midwest Orthopedics, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center / Midwest Orthopedics, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Qureshi R, Werner B, Puvanesarajah V, Horowitz JA, Jain A, Sciubba D, Shen F, Hassanzadeh H. Factors Affecting Long-Term Postoperative Narcotic Use in Discectomy Patients. World Neurosurg 2018; 112:e640-e644. [PMID: 29374606 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.01.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Long-term narcotic use has risks and potentially life-threatening opioid-related side effects. Extended narcotic use in patients undergoing discectomy raises concerns of other underlying causes of pain or overprescription and/or abuse. The goal of this study was to determine which factors have an effect on active narcotic prescription >3 months after discectomy. METHODS The PearlDiver Database was used in this study. Patients 30-55 years old undergoing discectomy without fusions were queried for active narcotic drug prescription occurring >30 days and >3 months after original surgery. Medical co-diagnoses were independently analyzed for effects on long-term active narcotic prescriptions. Prior narcotic use was defined by use within 4 months before surgery. RESULTS Of 1321 patients undergoing discectomy, 621 had actively prescribed narcotics >3 months after surgery. Preoperative narcotic use had the largest effect on odds of postoperative prescription (odds ratio [OR] = 3.4). Medical comorbidities increasing odds of long-term narcotic prescriptions included migraines (OR = 1.4), diabetes mellitus (OR = 1.4), depression (OR = 1.6), and smoking (OR = 1.9). CONCLUSIONS Narcotic abuse is a serious problem rooted in overprescription of these drugs, which has ultimately led to much more caution in prescribing among physicians. Because pain management and drug prescription must be balanced, identifying patients who may be susceptible to narcotic overprescription is important. Patients with co-diagnoses increasing odds of long-term narcotic prescriptions would benefit from early and continual postsurgical follow-up to ensure accurate pain management and to determine if narcotic prescriptions are justly warranted in the later postoperative period.
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- Rabia Qureshi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
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Clancy C, Quinn A, Wilson F. The aetiologies of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A systematic review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2017; 30:395-402. [PMID: 27689601 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-150318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Four to fifty percent of patients will develop Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) following lumbar spine surgery. Repeated surgeries lead to escalating costs and subsequent decreases in success rate. Much of the research to date has focused on the psychosocial factors associated with FBSS. All factors including physical and pathological aetiologies should be examined. These factors may be independent, co-exist with or predispose patients to the psychological factors associated with FBSS. Previous reviews on the topic have been limited by a lack of systematic overview. The aim of this review is to identify the physical, physiological and pathological aetiologies of FBSS. METHODS This review was done in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. A computer-aided search of the electronic databases from inception to December 2014 was performed. Outcome measures of interest included pain, functional and radiological assessments. Two reviewers independently selected studies for inclusion. Methodological quality was assessed using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale. RESULTS Six studies met the inclusion criteria and included a total of 663 patients. A total of twenty two aetiologies were identified. Only three studies reviewed non-surgical aetiologies. Many of the studies relied on medical imaging to identify the aetiologies. A meta-analysis was not undertaken due to the heterogeneity of studies. CONCLUSIONS The causes of FBSS can be attributed to patho-anatomical, peripheral pain generators, physical/ mechanical, neurophysiological, surgical and `other' aetiologies. Three of the studies only examined surgical causes of FBSS. Further research, that examines surgical and non-surgical aetiologies, is required to draw firm conclusions. With nineteen aetiologies identified, FBSS remains an unclear diagnosis for a complex heterogeneous group of patients.
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Doherty EM, Walsh R, Andrews L, McPherson S. Measuring Emotional Intelligence Enhances the Psychological Evaluation of Chronic Pain. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2017; 24:365-375. [PMID: 29150727 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-017-9515-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The assessment of emotional factors, in addition to other psychosocial factors, has been recommended as a means of identifying individuals with chronic pain who may not respond to certain pain treatments. Systematic reviews of the evidence regarding the prediction of responsiveness to a treatment called the spinal cord stimulator (SCS) have yielded inconclusive results. Emotional intelligence is a term which refers to the ability to identify and manage emotions in oneself and others and has been shown to be inversely associated with emotional distress and acute pain. This study aims to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence, chronic pain, and the more established psychosocial factors usually used for SCS evaluations by clinical psychologists in medical settings. A sample of 112 patients with chronic pain on an acute hospital waiting list for SCS procedures in a pain medicine service were recruited. Psychological measures were completed including: a novel measure of emotional intelligence; usual measures of emotional distress and catastrophizing; and a numerical rating scale designed to assess pain intensity, pain-related distress, and interference. As predicted, findings revealed significant associations between most of the measures analyzed and current pain intensity. When entered into a simultaneous regression analysis, emotional intelligence scores remained the only significant predictor of current pain intensity. There are potential clinical, ethical, and organizational implications of emotional intelligence processes partially predicting pain in patients on a waiting list for a medical procedure. These results may offer new insight, understanding, and evaluation targets for clinical psychologists in the field of pain management.
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- Eva M Doherty
- National Surgical Training Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123, St Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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- Pain Management Unit, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, UK
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, UK
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Amaral V, Marchi L, Martim H, Amaral R, Nogueira-Neto J, Pierro E, Oliveira L, Coutinho E, Marcelino F, Faulhaber N, Jensen R, Pimenta L. Influence of psychosocial distress in the results of elective lumbar spine surgery. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2017; 3:371-378. [PMID: 29057345 DOI: 10.21037/jss.2017.08.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low back pain can be caused by several pathological entities and its perception can be altered by external factors, for example by some psychological and social factors. The objective of this study was to compare surgical outcomes in patients with or without psychosocial issues. METHODS Single center, retrospective and comparative study. Patients with indication to elective lumbar spine surgery were screened for some psychosocial factors. As a result of the screening, patients were divided in two groups: mild psychosocial issues (green group) or moderate psychosocial issues (yellow group). The groups were compared using the following variables: demographic and clinical history, depression (HAD-D), anxiety (HAD-A), pain levels [visual analogue scale (VAS)], disability [Oswestry disability index (ODI)] and quality of life [EuroQol 5D (EQ-5D)] at preop and 6-12 months follow-up. RESULTS A total of 136 patients were included (51% female) in this study. The 62.5% were allocated at the green group, and 37.5% in the yellow group. Similar pain levels were observed at preop, but the green group evolved with superior improvement in pain levels after surgery (P=0.003). In the ODI and EQ-5D scales, the green group had already shown lower clinical disability at preop (P=0.009 and P=0.003, respectively) and evolved with better outcomes at the final evaluation (P=0.049 and P=0.017). VAS, ODI and EQ-5D scores improved from baseline similarly in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Presurgical screening identify the presence of psychological distress. Psychosocial factors are correlated with poorer clinical outcomes, both in the baseline and after the surgery. Despite the differences between found, even patients with mild psychosocial impairment can experience clinical improvement with surgery.
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- Vivian Amaral
- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Hospital São Vicente de Paula, Jundiaí, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Patologia da Coluna (IPC), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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Marek RJ, Block AR, Ben-Porath YS. Validation of a Psychological Screening Algorithm for Predicting Spine Surgery Outcomes. Assessment 2017; 26:915-928. [PMID: 28703010 DOI: 10.1177/1073191117719512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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It is well established that psychological factors can affect spine surgery results. A widely utilized presurgical psychological screening (PPS) algorithm that combines established psychosocial risk factors to determine patients' likelihood of achieving successful spine surgery results is evaluated in this study. Patients (n = 603) underwent a PPS, including a diagnostic interview, psychometric testing, and review of medical records. The evaluator completed a PPS algorithm for patients, placing them into one of five prognosis categories, ranging from excellent to poor. For analysis purposes, these categories were collapsed into three prognosis groups: Excellent, Good, and Fair to Very Poor. Patients classified as having an Excellent prognosis achieved the best outcomes following surgery, whereas those in the Fair to Very Poor category obtained the worst results. Analyses of specific components of the PPS algorithm demonstrated that algorithm items were modestly associated with reduced spine surgery results. Implications for presurgical assessments of spine surgery candidates are discussed.
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Back Muscle Morphometry: Effects on Outcomes of Spine Surgery. World Neurosurg 2017; 103:174-179. [PMID: 28366754 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.03.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2016] [Revised: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND This review seeks to synthesize emerging literature on the effects of back muscle size on outcomes in spine surgery. Risk factors that contribute to poor surgical outcomes continue to be an area of interest in spine surgery because proper risk stratification can result in reduction in morbidity and enhanced patient care. However, the impact of muscle size on spine surgical outcomes is an understudied avenue with paucity of data evaluating the relationship among back muscles and surgical outcomes, patient's quality of life, and functional improvement postoperatively. METHODS This review was centered around identifying studies that assessed the impact of back muscle size on spine surgery outcomes. RESULTS Five retrospective studies were selected for review. All studies set out to see if differences in muscle size existed in patients with disparate post-operative outcomes as a primary objective. The studies support the association between larger back muscles and improved outcomes. The size and relative cross sectional area of paraspinal muscles and the size of the psoas muscle were associated with functional outcomes, incidence of complications and also fusion rates. CONCLUSION With reduction in surgical complications and improvement in postoperative functional outcomes, back muscle morphometry ought to be included in the preoperative surgical planning as a predictor of outcomes.
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All chronic pain begins at some discrete point in time. Significant strides in the understanding of mechanisms and risk factors associated with the transition from a new, or acute, pain experience to a chronic pain condition have been made over the past 20 years. These insights provide the hope of one day being able to modify or even halt this pathophysiologic progression. This article reviews some of the current knowledge of this transition as well as the evidence currently available to best prevent and treat it using persistent surgical pain as a model.
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- Ignacio J Badiola
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Penn Pain Medicine Center, 1840 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA.
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Mayo BC, Massel DH, Bohl DD, Narain AS, Hijji FY, Long WW, Modi KD, Basques BA, Yacob A, Singh K. Preoperative mental health status may not be predictive of improvements in patient-reported outcomes following an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. J Neurosurg Spine 2017; 26:177-182. [DOI: 10.3171/2016.7.spine16472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Prior studies have correlated preoperative depression and poor mental health status with inferior patient-reported outcomes following lumbar spinal procedures. However, literature regarding the effect of mental health on outcomes following cervical spinal surgery is limited. As such, the purpose of this study is to test for the association of preoperative SF-12 Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores with improvements in Neck Disability Index (NDI), SF-12 Physical Component Summary (PCS), and neck and arm pain following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).
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A prospectively maintained surgical database of patients who underwent a primary 1- or 2-level ACDF during 2014–2015 was reviewed. Patients were excluded if they did not have complete patient-reported outcome data for the preoperative or 6-week, 12-week, or 6-month postoperative visits. At baseline, preoperative SF-12 MCS score was assessed for association with preoperative NDI, neck visual analog scale (VAS) score, arm VAS score, and SF-12 PCS score. The preoperative MCS score was then tested for association with changes in NDI, neck VAS, arm VAS, and SF-12 PCS scores from the preoperative visit to postoperative visits. These tests were conducted using multivariate regression controlling for baseline characteristics as well as for the preoperative score for the patient-reported outcome being assessed.
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A total of 52 patients were included in the analysis. At baseline, a higher preoperative MCS score was negatively associated with a lower preoperative NDI (coefficient: −0.74, p < 0.001) and preoperative arm VAS score (−0.06, p = 0.026), but not preoperative neck VAS score (−0.03, p = 0.325) or SF-12 PCS score (0.04, p = 0.664). Additionally, there was no association between preoperative MCS score and improvement in NDI, neck VAS, arm VAS, or SF-12 PCS score at any of the postoperative time points (6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months, p > 0.05 for each). The percentage of patients achieving a minimum clinically important difference at 6 months did not differ between the bottom and top MCS score halves (p > 0.05 for each).
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The results of this study suggest that better preoperative mental health status is associated with lower perceived preoperative disability but is not associated with severity of preoperative neck or arm pain. In contrast to other studies, the present study was unable to demonstrate that preoperative mental health is predictive of improvement in patient-reported outcomes at any postoperative time point following an ACDF.
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Egloff N, Wegmann B, Juon B, Stauber S, von Känel R, Vögelin E. The impact of anxiety and depressive symptoms on chronic pain in conservatively and operatively treated hand surgery patients. J Pain Res 2017; 10:259-263. [PMID: 28203103 PMCID: PMC5293357 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s116674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this prospective study was to examine to what extent anxiety and depressive symptoms predict the level of pain at 4-month follow-up in hand surgery patients. A total of 132 consecutive patients (mean age: 51.5±17.1 years, 51.9% female) of a tertiary center for hand surgery participated in this study. The patients underwent conservative or operative treatment, depending on the nature of their hand problem. The initial pain assessment included psychometric testing with the hospital anxiety and depression scale. Ninety-nine patients underwent operative treatment and 33 patients were conservatively treated. At 4-month follow-up, the amount of pain was measured with a visual analog scale (0–10). After controlling for age, sex, and pre-surgical pain intensity, depressive symptoms were a significant predictor for increased pain levels at follow-up in conservatively treated patients. In operatively treated patients, anxiety symptoms showed a trend for being a predictor of pain level at follow-up. The findings support the assumption that psychological factors may have an impact on pain outcome in patients presenting to hand surgery clinics.
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- Niklaus Egloff
- Division of Psychosomatic Medicine, Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital Bern University Hospital; Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern
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- Division of Psychosomatic Medicine, Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital Bern University Hospital
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, Bern
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- Division of Psychosomatic Medicine, Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital Bern University Hospital
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Bern; Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Clinic Barmelweid, Barmelweid, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, Bern
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective noninterventional observation. OBJECTIVE To examine factors that influence a patient's real decision to accept the offer of surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis in a relatively controlled situation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA A patient's decision to undergo spine surgery might be influenced by factors other than pathology. However, there is limited research exploring the decision. METHODS A study performed for other purposes recruited persons aged 55-90 years with medical record evidence of an offer of surgery for spinal stenosis by a university faculty surgeon. Inclusion criteria included neurogenic claudication, subjectively positive imaging, and difficulty walking 200 yards. Potential subjects with additional disabling conditions (eg, lower limb amputation), conditions that might mimic stenosis (eg, polyneuropathy), or some contraindications to invasive treatment (eg, anticoagulation) were excluded. Subjects filled out questionnaires on function, quality of life, pain, and health, and were examined by a spine surgeon masked to diagnostic category (Other recruits had back pain or no symptoms). Telephone follow-up 6-12 months later determined whether surgery was done. RESULTS Of 39 qualifying subjects, 20 followed through with surgery. A binary logistic regression revealed that significant factors that influence patient decision making included SF-36 measures of "Comparative Health" and "Role Limit Emotional" as well as the subject's overall perception of their quality of life. The combination of all 3 factors yielded a predictive model (P=0.031). Individually, however, only "Comparative Health" was significant and able to predict a decision to proceed with surgery (P=0.036). CONCLUSIONS In this population with significant disability, uncomplicated medical history, and a relatively clear diagnosis, the decision to accept surgical intervention was influenced by issues of perceived overall health and quality of life. Interventions to change real or perceived overall health may impact patient acceptance of surgery.
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